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Canceled – Exchange Club Island Cleanup

October 22, 2024

Volunteers can help remove litter on Exchange Club Island under the Mathews Bridge on Nov. 12. The island is only accessible by boat. Those available to help must RSVP to [email protected] to arrange boat transportation. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, clothes they don’t mind getting dirty, and a hat. Bring work gloves (if you have them), sunscreen, insect repellent and … Read more

Castaway Island Preserve Cleanup

October 21, 2024

Join us on Monday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Castaway Island Preserve (2885 San Pablo Rd. S.) to help with the monthly maintenance of the pollinator garden and litter cleanup around the preserve. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, clothes they don’t mind getting dirty and a hat. Bring work gloves (if you have them), sunscreen, insect … Read more

Kingsley Plantation Garden Maintenance

October 21, 2024

Volunteers can join us on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to help to clean up the historic garden at Kingsley Plantation. Please wear closed-toe shoes, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and a hat. Bring work gloves (if you have them), sunscreen, insect repellent, and a full reusable water bottle. TPF will provide additional water, snacks, … Read more

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park – Landscape Maintenance at the New Plaza

July 2, 2024

Volunteers are needed on Thursday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to help with landscape maintenance at the new oceanfront special events pavilion being constructed just south of Dolphin Plaza. Crews should let the gate attendant know they are there to volunteer. Wear closed-toe shoes, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and a hat. Bring work gloves if … Read more

Monthly Castaway Island Pollinator Garden Maintenance and Park Cleanup

July 2, 2024

Cleanup at Castaway Island Preserve. Volunteers should meet at the park at 2921 San Pablo Rd. S. from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. for monthly pollinator garden maintenance and park cleanup. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, clothes they don’t mind getting dirty and a hat. Bring work gloves if you have them, sunscreen, insect repellent and a full reusable water … Read more

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park – After 4th of July Cleanup

July 2, 2024

Volunteers are needed on Monday, July 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to help clean up the park after the July 4th celebration. Crews should let the gate attendant know they are there to volunteer for the cleanup. Wear closed-toe shoes, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and a hat. Bring work gloves if you have them, sunscreen, insect … Read more

The St. Johns River Celebration 29th Annual Cleanup

March 13, 2024

Join Timucuan Parks Foundation as we partner with the City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful in their annual city-wide St. Johns River Celebration 29th Annual Cleanup. We will host cleanups at: Fort Caroline National Memorial (8-10AM), 12713 Fort Caroline Rd Reddie Point Preserve (8-10AM), 4499 Yachtsman Way All volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. … Read more

International Coastal Cleanup 2023

September 7, 2023

The International Coastal Cleanup/Florida Coastal Cleanup is part of the annual international effort to keep the oceans (and all shorelines) clean. Join us for these cleanups of the St. Johns River shoreline at two locations: Fort Caroline National Memorial12713 Ft Caroline RdMeet at visitor’s center9 – 11 AM Reddie Point Preserve4499 Yachtsman WayMeet at pavilion by the pier8 – 10 … Read more

Remove Graffiti at Beach and Peach Urban Park

October 13, 2022

Join us to paint over the graffiti at the pavilions, trim trails around the park, and pick up litter at Beach and Peach Urban Park. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a reusable water bottle. Visit our Volunteer page for age requirements, instructions, and the full list of upcoming volunteer projects in the parks.

Weeding at Riverside Park garden

October 13, 2022

This volunteer project has changed to weeding the camellia beds at Riverside Park on the Westside. We will be: weeding (and if there is time, trash pickup). There are 8 beds that need weeding. please bring gardening gloves and any hoes/gardening tools/etc. you might like. Plus a full reuseable water bottle. A volunteer team leader will have snacks. Note: this … Read more